Kind of confusing where the ticket office is. Nice big grounds with lots of benches along the way to sit on. Bus 4134 from the train station goes there and drops you right in front. Can also take Tram 6 but we couldn't figure out where to get it - also we were told it'll involve a bit of walk once you get there. The Spanish hall is the highlight and pretty amazing. The portrait galleries - is extensive and gets a bit monotonous. Not the most distinguished looking building - worth checking out if you have the time. read more

This is one of Europe's oldest museum in a beautiful old castle. We had a wonderful time touring the grounds the armoury rooms and the museum. The museum is full of portraits, furniture,glass, and armory. If you have a baby bring a baby carrier because there's many steps and you will not be able to bring the stroller up. There is change tables all around and the gardens is a great place for your kids to run around. There is a small café and an ice cream shop on the grounds. read more

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What a terrible experience. We had Innsbruck Card and they denied the free entry and made us pay. We asked about the parking and they said its fine where we parked. We got fined. The castle was fine but OMG everything elee... read more

This is a beautifully preserved Palace including the grounds which are a welcome respite from living in a city. Although not in the immediate area of other Innsbruck attractions, you should definitely consider making time in your schedule to take a walk on the grounds and view the Palace. The self guided tour begins away from the palace in the building housing the gift shop and ticket office. There is a very large collection of Armour and paintings here. Included are paintings of Petrus Gonsalvus (Pedro Gonzalz), who was born with hypertrichosis, his wife and children and Vlad the Impaler among other 'unusual' selections. After admiring the collection in this section of the tour, exit this building, walk across the courtyard, down the steps alongside the Palace, and in through the turnstile. You will need your ticket to enter the turnstile. This leads you along a long, plain, vaulted corridor. If you look to your left, there is a small opening where you can see the original staircase that lead up to the great hall. Quite rustic. There are many signs in both German and English in the Palace. The vestibule to the Great Hall includes a fresco of Duke Leopold V, Arch Duke Ferdinand Carl and Arch Duke Sigismund Franz. The ceiling is detailed woodwork with both painted and plaster Frieze along the ceiling line above the cornice. Inside the great hall are beautifully painted walls, columns and window frames as well as plaster work. A great deal of 'attention to detail' in this room. Long and narrow, the space is decorated in a masculine style including the woodwork ceiling and hunting trophies. Walk the length of the hall to admire the inlaid double doors. Beautiful craftsmanship. Further on in the Palace you may enter the private Chapel, a richly decorated homage to the faith of the inhabitants. From the courtyard, take the stairs up and pass into rooms where displayed are examples of expert craftsman glassware and period clothing. You may also view the private bath - quite a large tub, or a very small pool - and a fresco of people frolicking in a communal bath. I appreciate the integrity of the spaces here which give a sense of what it would be like to live in the palace. Areas like the Chapel are beautifully ornate while hallways are bare, vaulted, minimal with brick steps and plain plaster walls. For example, you walk down a bare service corridor and enter the open, interior courtyard which is completely covered in one of the best preserved 16th Century frescoes. As you can tell, I am a big fan of architecture, art, craftsmanship and all things lovely. If you enjoy history, beauty, and/or a walk in pleasant grounds, this should be a stop on your tour of Innsbruck. Enjoy! read more

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Great museum with many artifacts from the life of the castle. The cost was set accordingly and the self guided tour was awesome! The staff was polite and assisted with any questions. The grounds are well kept and being winter there were not large amounts of visitors. read more

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Quite another approach to the Castle theme. Especially around the interior walls of the complex grounds. Rather than ultra lavish Crystallizing Chandeliers which occur at the Hofburg Innsbruck, there are abundant Artifacts compensating for the situation to end up equal to the unique atmosphere experience. Way out to the seclusion of forests nestling the surroundings in the outskirts of Innsbruck, there are amplifying mountain views. Rustic to imperial entrance. Comprising these various displays of Ambras, there are eclectic features to encompass what items are in a Castle. A Mysterious original background story to the historical legacy of the regional classical landmark sites of Tyrol. read more

If you are ever close to Innsbruck don't miss this castle! OUTSTANDING collecting of materials from many countries covering a number of centuries. The assortment of armored suites is VERY IMPRESSIVE! Give yourself plenty of time to see this very EXTRAORDINARY site! Only complaint is there is still NOT an English version DVD available for the castle. I LOVED THE FEW HOURS I SPENT HERE IN THE SUMMER OF 2008! read more